"Ramen? Pasta?" A New Sensation That Won't Stop the Excitement!! [Durum Wheat 'Just Like Pasta' Peperon-Ramen] (New Release April 1, 2026)
Itomen will release a new type of ramen in April 2026, featuring noodles with a pasta-like texture combined with a peperoncino-flavored soup.
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Overview
Itomen Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture; Representative: Mitsuhiro Ito) will launch the "Durum Wheat 'Just Like Pasta' Peperon-Ramen" on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
The product features noodles made with 44% durum wheat (as a percentage of total flour), providing a new texture similar to pasta, paired with a Western-style peperoncino soup infused with chili and garlic.
Targeted at young people living alone and those who love trying new things, this product offers an exciting culinary experience that will make customers ask, "Is this ramen? Or pasta? Is this what they call a new sensation?"
Product Information
・Product Name: Durum Wheat 'Just Like Pasta' Peperon-Ramen
・Net Weight: 202g (180g noodles)
・JAN Code: 4901104505094
・Shelf Life: 8 months
・Suggested Retail Price: 320 yen
・Product Features
① Noodles: By using 44% durum wheat flour (as a percentage of total flour), we have achieved a smoother, more elastic noodle with a better throat-feel than standard ramen noodles.
② Soup: A Western-style peperoncino soup. It is finished with a punchy, addictive flavor profile driven by garlic and chili peppers.
③ Packaging: The long product name is intentionally used to highlight product features, with a design focused on visibility on store shelves and a trendy aesthetic.
Background of Product Development
A groundbreaking strike against the stereotype that "stick-style ramen equals Kyushu-style tonkotsu."
Currently, the stick-style ramen market is dominated by Kyushu-style tonkotsu flavors. We aimed to challenge this status quo by developing an innovative product unlike anything seen before.
This product, utilizing durum wheat...